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Our friends at Baggermodelle sent us a copy of their 5-2015 issue, which contains a fantastic two page look at our 1:48 scale Cat 16M. A big thanks to them for continuing to feature our models in their magazine! If …

Our new Collector Showcase blog series aims to introduce our most active customers to the rest of our collector community through a list of 10 questions. First up is Martin David Williams all the way from the UK. You may …

The simple answer to the question, “How do you decide what models to make?” is that those decisions are ultimately determined by our customers. Depending on circumstances, that can be as direct as a request …

Throughout the years we’ve found that our collector’s enjoy sharing pictures of their newest model additions, customizations and displays. Needless to say, we couldn’t be more happy about seeing and hearing your feedback. To show …

We are excited to announce production of our newest hand crafted brass model – the historic Caterpillar D9H Track-Type Tractor – has begun. This legendary machine was originally introduced in 1974 and replaced the D9G. …

If you weren’t aware of it, Baggermodelle is a magazine dedicated solely to scale models of construction equipment that is published in Switzerland by Daniel Wietlisbach. The first Baggermodelle Magazine premiered in the Fall of …

Our 1:48 983B Track-Type Loader in the ripper and standard configurations have arrived at our shop. We’re working diligently to get them ready to ship as soon as possible, with shipments planned to begin tomorrow, Wednesday the 26th. …

In 1978 the largest track loader that had yet been made by the Caterpillar company was introduced: the Cat 983B Track-Type Loader. The lineage from which 983B loader came is an interesting one. The Trackson …

We are excited to announce the most recent addition to our 1:48 scale Cat diecast model line: the Cat 349E L Excavator. The Machine: The 349E continues the industry standards for general, quarry, and heavy …

Well, Gary is in Ohio at least. He will be representing Classic Construction Models at the 13th annual DHS Diecast Open House & Auction Weekend in sunny Berea, Ohio, just outside of Cleveland. Legions of …

Units of Separation William Ford – Henry’s brother – gave Unit Crane its start. By Chad Elmore Originally appeared in the July 2005 issue of OEM Off-Highway Magazine The immense popularity of Ford’s Model T …

With an operating weight in excess of 47,000 pounds and a 235 HP turbocharged diesel engine for power, the Caterpillar D8H track type tractor literally changed the face of the world. First introduced in 1958, …

This article was previously posted on Construction Collector, but we enjoyed it so much it seemed time to share it with a wider audience. Classic Construction Models builds a big bulldozer Review and Photos by …

In 1992 Classic Construction Models created our third scale model: the Link-Belt HC-268 Truck Crane. Following on the success of the two previous models, the HC-268 was manufactured of brass to the same exacting standards …

Though it may be hard for our younger readers to believe, there were days before the internet when most long distance activities were still done through the mail. So it was with collecting construction memorabilia. …

It all starts Tuesday, March 4th! Every three years this incredible construction industry event allows us to say hello to all our old friends and make some new ones. We will have current and upcoming …

We have just posted the retail pricing and production quantities on both versions of our Cat 336E L Excavator models. Photos have also been updated. $549.95 – Cat 336E L Excavator Quick Coupler Version $549.95 …

The Cat 320C LU Excavator offered the same level of performance as the standard 320 L Excavator but with smaller swing radius, allowing contractors to work efficiently in tight spaces without sacrificing machine capability. This …

We have just posted the retail pricing on both of our Cat 983B models. Photos have also been updated. $239.95 – Cat 983B Track-type Loader Standard Version $249.95 – Cat 983B Track-type Loader Ripper Version …

Classic Construction Models will be at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, March 4-8, 2014, in Las Vegas! We are very excited to be among the exhibitors at this incredible construction industry event that only happens once every three years. …

Although many collectors know there is a difference in the alloys used to make brass and die-cast models the differences in the processes of making these two types of models is sometimes subtle and sometimes …

In 2001 Classic Construction Models released a limited-edition model of the Lima 2400B Front Shovel. This all-brass model followed the success of our Lima 2400B Dragline which sold out a year earlier. The 1:48 scale …

The first Marion walking dragline ever built was still in operation more than 50 years later. The 7200 Walking Dragline from Marion has long been revered for its durable and consistent performance, and with good …

We are excited to announce the most recent addition to our 1:48 scale diecast model line: the Cat 6020B Hydraulic Shovel. The Machine: The 6020B is a completely new excavator design, meant to be paired …

After reviewing our tooling sample prototype, and with thoughtful feedback from our customers, we have made a few small changes to improve our upcoming models of the Cat 777 haul truck and 776 tractor. The …

Dresser Industries began in the oil fields of Pennsylvania in 1880, and over the years acquired various other oil and construction related companies. In 1982 the company obtained the construction equipment division of International Harvester …

When Caterpillar introduced the 914G wheel loader in 1995, it did much more than just update an older machine. The 914G represented a totally new concept in wheel loaders at the time and was one of the first …

In 2001 we released one of our most acclaimed scale models–the D11R Track-Type Tractor. The largest Cat tractor to date, the D11R is a flagship piece of construction equipment for the Caterpillar company, and as …

On May 13, 1939, the very first Marion walking dragline ever built was shipped to Placer Properties in Oakland, California. Although it was originally built as a prototype, that same Model 7200 was still operating …

Few pieces of equipment are more representative of the history of Caterpillar than their D8 track-type tractors. This family of machines has been an integral part of the Caterpillar line from its farm and agricultural …

Looking through our files, we came across this twenty-year-old clipping from the Portland Oregonian. The article does have some inaccuracies. For instance, the Dresser TD 40B in the photo was our first diecast effort. However, …

In late 1997 we introduced our brass model of the Cat 140H Motor Grader. This was the fifth release in our 12 model series, the Caterpillar Classic Collection in 1:87 scale. Complete with Cat markings …

We are pleased to announce our latest 1:48 precision scale die-cast model in our vintage Caterpillar line. The Machine: The powerful and versatile 983B Track-Type Loader was introduced in 1978, and produced until 1982. At …

In 1934 Caterpillar began selling the Seventy Tractor, the largest its gas-powered tractors, which were being replaced by the newer diesel machines becoming more popular at the time. This precursor to modern track-type tractors has …

We are pleased to announce our latest 1:48 precision scale die-cast model. The Machine: The Caterpillar 245 Excavator, produced from 1974 to 1988, was powered by the six cylinder turbocharged, 3406 engine with 325 flywheel …

We are pleased to announce our latest 1:48 precision scale die-cast model. The Machine: Caterpillar considers their M Series Motor Graders to be a revolution in operational efficiency and overall productivity. The 16M is designed …

Beginning initially as a shipbuilding and repair company, Manitowoc has been manufacturing a variety of cranes of since the mid-1920s. In 1992 they introduced the M-250 lattice boom crawler crane, which was all hydraulic and …

To further clarify our upcoming 336E configurations we have included some additional information here. Initially there was not a photo of the quick coupler version because we still had some development to do on the …

We are pleased to announce our latest 1:24 precision scale die-cast model. The Machine: Since its introduction in the 1990s, the 300 Series family of excavators has become the industry standard in general, quarry, and …

In 1934 Caterpillar began selling the Caterpillar Seventy track-type tractor, the largest and last of its gas-powered tractors which were soon to be replaced by the newer, more popular diesel machines. In the years emerging …

The 190D dragline manufactured by Northwest Engineering (NWE) of Green Bay, Wisconsin, was the machine many companies have turned to for clearing overburden from valuable deposits such as coal and iron ore. This configuration …

In 2000 we released our 17th brass crane model. It was the 1:48 scale Northwest 190D dragline in gorgeous orange, black, and white livery. This replica of the legendary machine was made with intricate detail …

In March of 1996, Caterpillar introduced the D11R which was equipped with a 3508B EUI—turbocharged and aftercooled—increasing output from the 770 horsepower of the D11N model to 850 horsepower. The new machine also meet new …

The Machine: The venerable Caterpillar No.12 motor grader was first introduced in 1957, and has proved so successful, there is still a modernized version of the 12 in Caterpillar’s current product line. Only manufactured in …

In 2006, CCM proudly rolled out the 953C Track Loader model. This 1:48 scale precision model was made entirely of etched and investment-cast brass parts. All 300 models were assembled and painted by hand. 125 …

Introduced in the 1980s, the Caterpillar 631E wheeled tractor-scraper was the latest iteration of Caterpillar’s highly successful scraper line. By combining speed and mobility with substantial earth-moving prowess, these units handled large capacities of topsoil …

Officially launched in the summer of 1994, the 5230 Front Shovel (FS) was and remains one of largest earth-movers produced during Caterpillar’s considerable history. Nearly twice the size of the 5130, it weighs in at …

The D9 series of track-type tractors has been a hugely successful product line of Caterpillar for several decades running. From the prototype D9X in the mid-1950s all the way up to present day, various iterations …

We are very pleased to announce our die-cast model of the Cat PL87 Pipelayer in 1:48 precision scale. CCM has produced a limited edition specially for PipeLine Machinery International (PLM) of 400, and we are …

Introduced by Caterpillar in 1974, the 777 became one of the company’s most popular line of off-highway haul trucks. Building on their experience with the 769B and 773 trucks, the 777 continued the successful mechanical-drive …

Once we’ve collected all the research materials that we’ll use to develop our next model of a construction machine—including diagrams, photos, manufacturer’s CAD files, and our model survey measurements—our product designers begin work on the …

After making great strides in developing rubber-tired construction equipment throughout the 50’s and 60’s, Caterpillar created what some consider one of the finest wheel loaders ever designed. The 992C front-end loader was released to the …

At the time of its creation in 1965 for the Southwestern Illinois Coal Corporation, the Marion 6360 was the world’s largest mobile land machine; with ballast it weighed 28 million pounds. It required 10 months …